oduced at the Tochigi Plant in Japan and the Sunderland Plant in northeastern UK. The U.S.-spec model will be produced at the Tochigi Plant and is scheduled to go on sale in the fall of 2025. The vehicle is equipped with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port and is compatible with Tesla's superchargers. The third-generation Leaf will also be gradually rolled out to regions outside the United States. On October 8, Nissan Motor Co...

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0 new models. The Audi brand of SAIC VW brought the new Audi A7L and the Audi concept Shanghai to the stand. Zhiji Motor, a high-end intelligent electric vehicle brand, introduced the Zhiji L7 and the Zhiji Airo concept. The Zhiji L7 features an open full-stack SOA (service-oriented architecture) software architecture and has started presales. Wuling displayed the Xing Chen SUV with a global silver badge. The Hong Guang MINIEV CABRIO, Wuling...

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plant will start producing the model on January 16th; Toyota is expected to import the new model from Japan for initial orders. The sales target of the new model is 200,000 units a year. It is reported that the AWD model will account for two thirds of the sales target. Toyota Motor Corporation and Tesla Motors, Inc. have entered into an agreement, under which Tesla will supply Toyota with an electric powertrain system for the RAV4 EV. The powert...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/25

ac ELR electrified luxury coupe will begin in January in all major U.S. metropolitan areas, with a starting price of USD 75,995, including a USD 995 destination charge. Considering a federal tax credit USD 7,500, the net pricing after tax credits could be as low as USD 68,495. This is same level as Tesla Model S 85kWh version's net price of USD 69,990. Production will be limited and GM likely will build 2,000 to 4,000 in the first year. GM unveil...

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cording to multiple media sources, Volkswagen Group’s Shanghai plant has started to gradually resume production. Its Changchun Plant, a joint venture plant operated with China’s FAW Group, continues to ramp up production volumes. On May 4, according to multiple media sources, automakers such as Tesla and SAIC Motor began “closed-loop production” after Shanghai released the first “whitelist” of enterprises for work resumption, but only...

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cles. The "Digital First" approach uses precise digital simulations to plan, configure, and optimize new production lines for MMA-based models. The approach accelerates production ramp-up, saving both time and money. Mercedes-Benz collaborates with NVIDIA to develop production techniques, utilizing software platforms, data, and AI. They use NVIDIA Omniverse to create digital depictions of production halls, allowing virtual planning, retooling, an...

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ew energy and intelligent connectivity fields in coming 5 years SAIC Motor forms strategic partnership with China Baowu in hydrogen energy, fuel cells and other fields SAIC Motor establishes joint AI laboratory with Horizon Robotics ThunderSoft and SAIC Z-One to build intelligent connected vehicle software platform SAIC Motor releases its hydrogen strategy and first fuel cell MPV EUNIQ 7 Shanghai takes measures to promote development of ICV ind...

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” Multiple Chinese automakers gain access to DeepSeek SAIC-GM to launch more than 10 NEVs from 2025 SAIC GM’s Chevrolet brand launches mild hybrid Orlando versions SAIC-GM officially launches next-generation LaCrosse SAIC GM officially breaks ground on Dong Yue Ultium Center in Yantai SAIC-GM Software and Digital Business Organization officially established On August 30 Shanghai General Motors released the new grade of it...

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hai: International Business Headquarters, Global Production Vehicle R&D CenterHefei: Chinese headquarters, R&DSan Jose: Intelligent Driving R&D CenterMunich: Global Design CenterBerlin: Innovation Center (2023-)London: the development and management of motor sports cars and super carsBeijng: Global Software Development Center - On December 18, 2023, NIO Inc. entered into a share subscription agreement with CYVN Holdings L.L.C., through its affil...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Tesla Gigafactory Texas EV: Model Y (2022-), Cybertruck (2023-), Cybercab (2026-planning); Battery cell assembly 4680 (2022-); Tesla's headquarters and plant for vehicle and battery assembly opened at the end of 2021 - Number of employees as of April 2024: 22,777 - On December 1 2021, Tesla's headquarters officially moved to the Austin, Texas site - Initial Production Capacity： Lithium-ion Battery 90GWh, Vehicle 250,000 units/year - Start of p...

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Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Tesla: EV Model 3 (2019-, export started in October 2020), EV Model Y (the end of 2020-, export started in July 2021), EV Model Y Standard-range Version (2021-); Tesla's Shanghai Plant - In Oct 2020, Tesla Shanghai started export of Model 3 to Europe. - On December 29, 2018, Tesla registered a financial leasing company in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. According to the National Enterprise Credit Informati...

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e proposed of switching Renault's partner from "Dongfeng Motor Corp." to "Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Nissan) and equity participation in Dongfeng Nissan by Renault. Dongfeng revealed plans to establish facilities "United Automotive Electronic Lab" to develop automobile silicon wafers, their software and solutions in conjunction with "Freescale Semiconductor," which became independent from the semiconductor division of U.S. based Motorola,...

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Tesla, Fremont Plant EV: Tesla Model S (2012-), Model X (2015-), Model 3 (2017-), Model Y (2020-), Roadster (2025-planning); Traction motor, Inverter, Battery pack assembly, Body panels Tesla started the production in 2012. Former NUMMI closed in April 2010. - Number of Employees : 22,000 (as of October 2023) - Year production started: 2011 - Year opened: 2010 Tesla now pushing Cybertruck to 'late' 2022, reports say Tesla reportedly expanding p...

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onnection that may lead to loss of drive power. Another recall that affects 7,506 2022-2024 Air vehicles identifies the failure of a high voltage coolant heater (HVCH) supplied by Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE in Gilching, Germany. To remedy the defects, Lucid said all owners need to do is update the software. On July 16, Lucid Group, Inc. announced updates for the 2025 model year that further raise the bar, enabling a landmark 5.0 miles per kilowa...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/26

e link, which could significantly diminishes steering control. Ford has also issued a recall for 123,000 2013 Ford F-150 vehicles built at the Dearborn and Kansas City Assembly Plants with 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter gasoline engines and 6-speed automatic transmissions that previously had an incomplete software reprogramming of the powertrain control module. The company is also recalling 4,300 2009-16 Ford Econoline vehicles built at the Ohio Assembl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/19

on with the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) of Hubei Province to co-build the Dongfeng Motor Group Global Innovation Center in the WEDZ. The center will gather R&D institutions such as the DFM R&D Institute and its subordinate advanced material and technology research center, software engineering research center, and technology exhibition center for the establishment of a “1+n” R&D system. February 27, the DFMC R&D Inst...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/10

ancial report, deliveries up 9.1% Rivian pauses production of Amazon delivery vans over parts shortage issue Rivian approved for major plant expansion in Normal, Illinois for R2 production Rivian's Illinois plant fire damages multiple EVs, no injuries reported Rivian announces updates, self-driving software subscriptions as it plans growth Rivian Q3 production and deliveries, annual production affected by parts shortage Scout Motors and Rivian Au...

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st-minute offer to build electric tuck in Michigan, battery cells in Ohio GM considers Hummer brand for some electric trucks, SUVs built at Detroit-Hamtramck plant GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant would get USD 3 billion for EV trucks, vans, batteries in proposed contract Lordstown Motors hires ex-Tesla director to build electric Endurance truck Lordstown Motors startup purchases GM plant in Ohio to build Endurance EV pickup Workhorse licenses...

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Tesla Inc. (Former: Tesla Motors Inc.) California administration center (former headquarters of Tesla Inc.) - On December 1, 2021, Tesla Inc.'s headquarters was officially moved to Austin, Texas - In October of 2021, Tesla Inc. has reportedly agreed to lease office space near its current headquarters in Palo Alto, California, from HP Inc., - In October of 2021, CEO Elon Musk announced Tesla's headquarters will be moving to Austin Texas - Establi...

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ted. - In September 2023, the right to use the Xi'an factory was canceled and has recently entered the sale stage. - The company was established on Mar. 20, 2017. Baoneng Motor begins operation of its manufacturing site in Xi’an Baoneng Motor establishes two companies to focus on auto part and software R&D Baoneng Motor Group releases 2021 product plan Baoneng NEV headquarters to settle down in Guangzhou Development District Baoneng NEV Grou...

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